The Cult of Perfection

The author Cooper Lawrence describes the book as making peace with your inner overachiever.  Ms. Lawrence says one in six women is an overachiever, constantly striving to get more done.  She says overachievers set a higher standard for themselves than for anyone else and they are never fully satisfied with their lives.  The book offers practical advice on how to monitor and ease stress.  The volume tells how to build self-esteem and always feel in control.  Personal stories of fellow overachievers give insight into the way other women were raised that caused them to be the overachievers they are today.  The work suggests balancing your needs and setting your priorities so that your life is more under your control.

I enjoyed reading the book.  I learned quite a bit about myself from reading it.  We can put unreasonable demands on ourselves when it is not necessary.  I would recommend the book.